Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo

Last inspected:

351 Missouri Ave N, Largo, FL 33770

Part of: Dairy Queen Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Dairy Queen location in Largo has received 23 inspections since 2016, accumulating 216 violations—an average of 9.4 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage, hand washing, allergen awareness, and consumer advisory compliance. A complaint-based inspection on July 20, 2020 documented 14 violations including five high-priority findings; subsequent routine inspections in 2023 and 2024 continued to yield 6–12 violations each. The facility has been subject to two disciplinary actions totaling $320 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented in 2018 involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone near the walk-in cooler. The most recent inspection on July 21, 2025 found 8 violations (1 high-priority, 1 intermediate-priority) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
216Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 9.4 violations / inspection 9.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2020011645 $160.00 Jan 28, 2020 Miami (Doral)
3--2017048033 $160.00 Jul 17, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to walk In cooler

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 1 inspection18 violations · 11 high priority
— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 6 inspections35 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo last inspected?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo?
The most frequently cited violations at Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo had?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo find?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo was most recently inspected on July 21, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo ever been shut down?
No, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo been fined?
Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo has been fined a total of $320.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Largo operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Long John Silvers 31437 (2018).

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